Zeitler (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's NFC divisional-round clash against the Commanders, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports. Zeitler injured his right hamstring in the fourth quarter of the Lions' Week 18 win over the Vikings. Even with the Lions' first-round playoff bye, Zeitler wasn't able to progress enough in his recovery to participate in practice this week. Christian Mahogany and Kayode Awosika are the presumed top candidates to start at right guard Saturday due to Zeitler's absence.
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name GP CMP ATT CMP% YDS YDS/G TD INT SACK SYL RTG D. Montgomery,RB1411100.0%30.21000118.8H. Hooker,QB36966.7%6220.7001986.3A. St. Brown,WR1711100.0%70.41000135.4J. Fox,P1711100.0%171.00000118.8J. Goff,QB1739053972.4%4,629272.3371231234111.8P. Sewell,T17000.0%00.000110.0Rushing
name GP CAR YDS AVG LNG YDS/G TD FUM LST FD C. Reynolds,RB17311394.5198.20146D. Montgomery,RB141857754.22155.41221950H. Hooker,QB3520.430.70001A. St. Brown,WR17263.0100.40141J. Williams,WR1511615.5154.110125J. Reeves-Maybin,LB10111.010.10000J. Goff,QB1735561.6103.30609J. Jefferson,RB26223.7811.00021K. Raymond,WR12200.0120.000121S. Vaki,RB166142.370.90030J. Gibbs,RB172501,4125.67083.11615870Receiving
name GP REC TGTS YDS AVG TD LNG YDS/G YAC FD S. Zylstra,TE121122220221.813.01C. Reynolds,RB173540130262.442.02A. Robinson,WR123730100212.54.03T. Decker,T140100000.00.00D. Montgomery,RB143638341904024.4365.016A. St. Brown,WR171151411,26311126674.3412.073T. Patrick,WR1633443941234224.6141.020I. Williams,WR22363043.07.00S. LaPorta,TE1660837261275245.4343.039J. Williams,WR1558911,0011778266.7497.041D. Skipper,T171199190.58.01B. Wright,TE17131610082165.975.07J. Goff,QB171177170.42.01T. Kennedy,WR40100000.00.00J. Jefferson,RB21110100105.010.01K. Raymond,WR1217222151323817.9137.010S. Vaki,RB163337120172.320.02J. Gibbs,RB1752635171045430.4593.025Defense
TacklesSacksInterceptionsFumblesname GP SOLO AST TOTAL SACK SCKYDS TFL PD INT TD FF FR FTD L. Onwuzurike, DL16 16 12 28 1.5 7 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 A. Muhammad, DL9 8 3 11 3 21 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 S. Zylstra, TE12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Reynolds, RB17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Barnes, LB3 8 2 10 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 J. Adams, DB2 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Campbell, LB17 66 59 125 1.5 4.5 5 5 0 0 1 0 0 P. O'Connor, DL12 3 10 13 1 12 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. Robertson, CB17 40 10 50 0 0 4 8 0 0 3 0 0 A. Pittman, LB3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. St. Brown, WR17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Davis, CB13 42 14 56 0 0 2 11 2 0 1 2 0 K. Joseph, SAF17 58 24 82 0 0 1 12 9 0 0 0 0 S. LaPorta, TE16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Bates, K17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. Branch, DB16 79 30 109 1 7 8 16 4 0 1 0 0 D. Reader, DL15 11 12 23 3 19 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 B. Niemann, LB17 9 13 22 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 A. Beauplan, LB3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Long Jr., LB5 2 3 5 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 J. Williams, WR15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P. Hesse, TE5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Reeves-Maybin, LB10 10 3 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 I. Ukwu, DL2 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Rodriguez, LB10 25 14 39 2 7 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 J. Paschal, DL14 15 6 21 2 21 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 J. Houston, DE8 4 3 7 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. Joseph, SAF14 11 2 13 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 E. Turner, LB9 5 2 7 0.5 3.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. McNeill, DL14 17 8 25 3.5 29 7 1 0 0 1 0 0 C. Smith, DL5 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. Anzalone, LB10 43 20 63 1 8 7 5 0 0 0 0 0 I. Melifonwu, SAF3 8 2 10 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 H. Hatten, LS17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I. Thomas, DE2 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 M. Davenport, DL2 1 1 2 0.5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Goff, QB17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Z. Smith, DL8 7 5 12 4 38 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 T. Nowaske, LB14 13 6 19 2 8 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 T. Arnold, CB16 47 13 60 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 1 0 B. Martin, DL2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. Rakestraw Jr., CB8 4 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Williams, DL2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. Vildor, CB17 10 4 14 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 L. Strickland, SAF7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Adams, DL4 3 1 4 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 K. Dorsey, CB14 5 5 10 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 K. Peko, DL5 1 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. Hutchinson, DL5 12 7 19 7.5 55 7 0 0 0 1 0 0 S. Vaki, RB16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Wingo, DL11 1 8 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Agude, LB4 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 K. Alexander, LB2 1 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Gibbs, RB17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Zeitler (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's NFC divisional-round clash against the Commanders, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports. Zeitler injured his right hamstring in the fourth quarter of the Lions' Week 18 win over the Vikings. Even with the Lions' first-round playoff bye, Zeitler wasn't able to progress enough in his recovery to participate in practice this week. Christian Mahogany and Kayode Awosika are the presumed top candidates to start at right guard Saturday due to Zeitler's absence.
O'Connor (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's NFC divisional-round game against the Commanders, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports. O'Connor injured his calf during the Lions' Week 18 win against the Vikings. Despite having a first-round playoff bye, O'Connor was unable to practice all week and will not play in the Lions' playoff opener Saturday. Jonah Williams and Al-Quadin Muhammad will serve as the Lions' rotational defensive ends behind starters Josh Paschal and Za'Darius Smith due to O'Connor's injury.
Rakestraw (hamstring/illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's NFC divisional-round game against the Commanders, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports. Rakestraw has been on injured reserve since late November due to a hamstring injury. He was designated to return from IR on Tuesday, but he finished the week with a DNP/DNP/LP practice log. The Lions would have to activate Rakestraw from IR in order for the rookie corner to play Saturday.
Montgomery (knee) doesn't have a designation for Saturday's divisional-round game against the Commanders. Montgomery hurt the MCL in his left knee during a Week 15 loss to the Bills, after which there was uncertainty about his potential to return this season. Ultimately, after he received numerous opinions regarding the issue, the Lions made the decision to not place him on injured reserve, giving him a chance to come back at some point in the postseason. The call was a fortuitous one after Detroit claimed the No. 1 seed in the NFC, and Montgomery will miss only three games as a result of the injury. It's unclear how much work he may scoop up alongside Jahmyr Gibbs on Saturday, but at the very least Montgomery likely will claim some of the early-down and short-yardage reps that have allowed him to compile 25 rushing touchdowns in 28 regular-season contests with the Lions.
Rakestraw (hamstring/illness) was a non-participant in practice Tuesday. Rakestraw landed on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury in late November and hasn't played since. He had his practice window opened last Thursday during the Lions' off week (the team had a first-round playoff bye), but he wasn't able to participate in Detroit's first official practice since he was designated to return. It's important to note, however, that Rakestraw is currently dealing with an illness, and that may have been more responsible than the hamstring issue for his absence from practice Tuesday.
O'Connor (calf) didn't practice Tuesday. O'Connor hurt his calf during the Lions' Week 18 matchup against Minnesota, and though Detroit had a first-round playoff bye, he hasn't recovered enough to take part in practice. The veteran defensive end will presumably need to log at least one practice session before the end of the week in order to have a chance of suiting up in the Lions' divisional-round matchup versus Washington on Saturday. If O'Connor can't play, Jonah Williams may be asked to step up and log more defensive snaps than usual.
Arnold (foot) was listed as a full participant on Tuesday's estimated practice report. Arnold exited the Lions' Week 18 regular-season finale with the foot injury and had to be carted to the locker room, but he avoided a serious injury and will be good to go for Saturday's divisional-round matchup against the Commanders.
The Lions listed Montgomery (knee) as a full participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice. Though the Lions didn't take the field for a traditional practice coming off a bye week in the opening round of the playoffs, Montgomery's listed full participation seemingly supports the notion that the running back will be ready to go for Saturday's divisional-round game against the Commanders. Given that Montgomery missed the final three contests of the regular season due to an MCL sprain in his right knee, he could be asked to handle a more limited role out of the backfield in the Lions' postseason opener than he taken on prior to suffering the injury. Second-year tailback Jahmyr Gibbs thrived as the Lions' clear lead option out of the backfield during Montgomery's absence and still projects to get the larger share of the touches Saturday, though Montgomery's bruising running style and ability to contribute as a receiver will make him a welcome addition to the offense. Montgomery made 14 appearances during the regular season, carrying 185 times for 775 yards and 12 touchdowns while adding 36 catches for 341 yards on 38 targets.